Alexandria's Own Markel Brown was the 44th NBA Draft Pick. Markel was on his way to Minnesota with the Timberwolves, but Brooklyn Nets made a million dollar trade to bring Markel's talents to Brooklyn
CBS New York reports;
The Nets sent the Timberwolves cash considerations to Minnesota in exchange for the 44th overall pick. Brooklyn landed Oklahoma State guard Markel Brown with the pick. The Timberwolves actually made the selection for the Nets because the trade still must be approved by the NBA.
Playing alongside Marcus Smart, who went with the No. 6 pick to Boston, Brown averaged 17.2 points last season at Oklahoma State, fifth in the Big 12.Markel Brown took to twitter to announce to fans
Congratulations Markel!
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